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A civil deposition is scheduled for Sunday, and the proposed officer is a notary who works for the defendant's attorney. Which answer best states why the setup is improper?

A

It is proper because any New York notary may take any deposition at any time if both sides appear.

B

It is improper only because Sunday is forbidden; employment by counsel does not matter.

C

It is improper both because a civil deposition cannot be taken on Sunday and because an employee of a party's attorney may not serve as the deposition officer.

D

It is improper only if the witness refuses to sign the deposition transcript.

Correct Answer

C. It is improper both because a civil deposition cannot be taken on Sunday and because an employee of a party's attorney may not serve as the deposition officer.

AI Explanation

Two separate rules point the same way. The booklet's "Sunday" entry says a deposition cannot be taken on Sunday in a civil proceeding, and CPLR 3113 bars an attorney for a party, or that attorney's employee, from serving as the deposition officer. In practice, either defect is enough; here both defects are present.

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